Chatham-Kent recorded 46 mischief incidents between late 2025 and early 2026, accounting for 1.7% of the city's 2,739 total crimes. Mischief ranked 5th among 7 crime categories, with counts dropping 46.7% from 30 in 2025 to 16 in 2026.
Data current through . Source: official Chatham-Kent police open-data portal.
This page covers reported mischief incidents in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. Mischief includes property damage, vandalism, and other willful destruction or interference with property. In the period from November 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026, there were 46 reported mischief incidents in Chatham-Kent.
These incidents account for 1.7% of the city's total reported crime during this period. While mischief is a smaller category compared to others, it remains a notable concern for property owners and local authorities.
In Chatham-Kent, mischief ranks as the fifth most reported crime category out of seven. It is outpaced by categories such as 'Other' (2,336 incidents), 'Theft' (205 incidents), 'Assault' (73 incidents), and 'Break and enter' (55 incidents). However, it surpasses 'Auto theft' (20 incidents). This ranking highlights that while mischief is not the most prevalent crime, it still contributes to the overall crime landscape in the city.
Mischief in Chatham-Kent represents a small but notable portion of the city's reported crime, ranking fifth among seven categories. The significant year-over-year decline of 46.7% from 2025 to 2026 is striking, though the absolute numbers remain modest. This drop may reflect localized efforts or seasonal variations, but the short reporting window limits broader trend conclusions. Compared to higher-volume categories like theft and assault, mischief's impact is relatively minor, yet it remains a persistent concern for property-related offences.
There were 46 reported mischief incidents in Chatham-Kent between November 26, 2025, and January 25, 2026.
Mischief accounts for 1.7% of the city's total reported crime during this period.
Mischief ranks fifth out of seven crime categories, with higher counts in categories like 'Other' (2,336 incidents) and 'Theft' (205 incidents).
Yes, mischief incidents decreased by 46.7%, from 30 in 2025 to 16 in 2026.
Data sourced from open data provided by the Government of ON.